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200985 minGdocumentary

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Running America

200985 minGdocumentary

Two elite adventurers, Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich, attempt a record-breaking run from San Francisco to New York.

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Two elite adventurers, Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich, attempt a record-breaking run from San Francisco to New York.

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Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich run from San Francisco to New York in 2009. Both are elite adventurers in the world of extreme sports. Engle is known for his previous run, Running The Sahara. Ulrich completed the Triple Crown of Extreme Sports. Their goal is to break a record while facing the challenges of long-distance running across the United States. The documentary tracks their progress and experiences along the route.

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